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DRIVERS
It shall be unlawful for any driver or for any business to permit a driver to operate a vehicle for hire for the conveyance of passengers without first obtaining a license as the driver. Transportation network company drivers shall not be required to obtain a license from the city. If a TNC driver meets the requirements of this chapter, a TNC may allow access for that TNC driver to the TNC's digital network.
(1992 Code, § 43-49) (Ord. 84-82, passed 8-9-1982; Ord. 24-14, passed 4-15-2014; Ord. 108-15, passed 11-2-2015)
Cross-reference:
License fee for driver of vehicle for hire, see § 110.032
Each applicant for a vehicle for hire driver's license must comply with the following:
(a) Be of the age of 18 years or over.
(b) Be not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or drugs.
(c) Make a sworn statement on a form approved by the city giving his or her full name, residences during the last 10 years, length of time he or she has resided in the city, place of previous employment, whether he or she has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, and whether he or she has been previously licensed as a driver, and if so, where and when, and whether his or her license has ever been revoked, and for what cause, and provide any other information required by the city.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.707; 1992 Code, § 43-50) (Ord. 10-72, passed 3-6-1972; Ord. 84-82, passed 8-9-1982; Ord. 24-14, passed 4-15-2014)
(a) The application for a driver's license for a vehicle for hire shall be investigated by the police chief or his or her designee. No license shall be granted to any person:
(1) Who does not possess a valid driver's license.
(2) Who has been convicted for a sex crime as defined by SDCL 22-24b-1 or any indecent exposure for which they are still subject to registration requirements.
(3) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within the last five years for all other indecent exposure (Class 1 misdemeanor).
(4) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within the last ten years of application for a crime of violence as defined by SDCL 22-1-2(9).
(5) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within the last five years of application for a felony possession/distribution of controlled substances.
(6) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within one year of application for a simple assault.
(7) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within the last five years of application for a felony driving or control of vehicle with alcohol in blood or while under influence of alcohol, drug, or intoxicant.
(8) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within two years of application for any driving or control of vehicle with alcohol in blood or while under influence of alcohol, drug, or intoxicant.
(9) Who has a conviction or date of discharge from prison, jail, probation, or parole within two years of application for a hit/run or leaving the scene.
(10) For any good cause.
(b) Convictions in other states considered. Any conviction for an offense in another state which, if committed in this state, would be a violation of one of the offenses listed in subsection (a) shall be used to determine if applicant is eligible for a license.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.707; 1992 Code, § 43-51) (Ord. 84-82, passed 8-9-1982; Ord. 137-98, passed 12-21-1998; Ord. 19-01, passed 3-5-2001; Ord. 24-14, passed 4-15-2014)
Every licensed driver of a vehicle for hire shall exhibit his or her license in the vehicle. The license shall be conspicuously displayed and contain a photograph of the licensee.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.707; 1992 Code, § 43-53) (Ord. 84-82, passed 8-9-1982; Ord. 24-14, passed 4-15-2014)
The issuance of a business license under the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute nor allow or permit the business licensee to operate a taxicab without a driver’s license as required by this subchapter.
(1992 Code, § 43-54) (Ord. 84-82, passed 8-9-1982)
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